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IDES Unemployment Rates Increase in All Metro Areas

Thursday, May 26 by Jc Tinsley

Unemployment Rates Increase in All Metro Areas First time in six years unemployment rate up in every county Not Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment RatesMetropolitan AreaApril 2016April 2015Over-the-Year ChangeBloomington5.4%3.9%1.5Carbondale-Marion6.3%5.0%1.3Champaign-Urbana5.3%4.2%1.1Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights6.3%5.7%0.6Danville7.5%6.0%1.5Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL5.8%5.0%0.8Decatur7.1%5.9%1.2Elgin5.8%4.9%0.9Kankakee6.8%5.9%0.9Lake-Kenosha, IL-WI5.4%4.7%0.7Peoria6.9%5.3%1.6Rockford6.9%6.0%0.9Springfield5.1%4.4%0.7St. Louis (IL-Section)6.1%5.1%1.0Illinois Statewide6.2%5.4%0.8* Data subject to revision. CHICAGO–All metropolitan areas in Illinois experienced over- the-year unemployment rate increases... Read More.

Shimkus Tapped to Negotiate with Senate on Energy Bill

Thursday, May 26 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has been selected to take part in a conference committee to reconcile differences between House and Senate energy legislation.“We’ve seen major changes to the way America produces and uses... Read More.

Rotary celebrates Henry Lewis’s 90th birthday

Thursday, May 26 by Jc Tinsley

At Thursday’s Rotary meeting, the club celebrated Henry Lewis’s 90th birthday. Henry was born May 26, 1926. He became a Rotarian in 1953. He joked that he had no choice as his dad was a Rotarian as well as his boss, Stew Pearce.... Read More.

Carmi Police make four arrests on Wednesday

Thursday, May 26 by Jc Tinsley

25 year old Veronica Goff of Crossville surrendered herself at the Carmi Police Department on Wednesday on a White County warrant for retail theft. Goff was taken into custody at 2:37pm and transferred to the White County Jail. She was later released after posting... Read More.

Wabash County accident sends Indiana man to hospital

Wednesday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

A traffic crash in Wabash County Tuesday afternoon sent an Indiana man to a hospital after the motorcycle he was driving was hit head on by a minivan.The 51 year old man from Patoka was not identified by Illinois State Police. He was airlifted... Read More.

Carmi man arrested following investigation of break-ins

Wednesday, May 25 by Jc Tinsley

A Carmi man was arrested by the Carmi Police Department on Tuesday in connection with several reported trespass incidents26 year old Colton Shelow was taken into custody at 2pm by officers following an investigation. Shelow has been charged with burglary, criminal trespass to... Read More.

Grayville City Council preps for meeting with employees

Tuesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Grayville City Council quickly wrapped up business at their second monthly meeting Monday night. The first two items on the agenda, amendments to the liquor ordinance and the purchase of a new police vehicle were tabled for the first meeting in June.The Council... Read More.

Two Carmi men arrested after fight at shared home

Tuesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

Two Carmi men are behind bars after the Police Department responded to a call about a fight in progress at their shared residence. 29 year old Brett Roeder and 51 year old Clarence Martin were both arrested on domestic battery charges following... Read More.

Carmi woman arrested after Sunday morning traffic accident

Monday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

Following a traffic accident Sunday morning on Stewart Street, 37 year old Kristal McWhirter was arrested by the Carmi Police Department for driving on a suspended license, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, and operation of a vehicle with an expired registration. McWhirter was... Read More.

Five juveniles arrested as underage party broken up near Mill Shoals Saturday

Monday, May 23 by Jc Tinsley

29 year old Shania Buchanan of Burnt Prairie was arrested by the White County Sheriff’s Department on Saturday evening on a White County warrant for two counts of forgery. Buchanan was arrested at her residence at 6:23pm and transported to the White County Jail... Read More.